Turn your CVC word lists into flashcards with pictures
Upload a word list, worksheet photo or PDF and get CVC flashcards with picture prompts and spaced repetition. Start free in the browser.
Why build your own set instead of printing one
Printable worksheets are a common starting point, but CVC flashcards with pictures made from your own word lists fit the sounds your child is practicing this week. A generic printable often includes words you have not covered yet, so a child spends time on unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Use one short vowel per set so the sounds stay consistent.
- Put the picture cue and the word on separate lines in your source file.
- Review new words first, then mix in older ones.
- Read each word aloud before flipping the card.
Built from your own pages
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, notes or a photo of a word sheet. Text recognition reads photos of pages, so you can start from what you already have.
Picture prompts you control
Write the picture cue into your notes or keep it beside each word on the page you upload. The flashcards carry those prompts to the front of each card.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at growing intervals, so words like cat, bus and pig keep returning until they stick. Study in the browser on the free plan.
How it works
Add your word list
Upload the PDF, photo or notes that hold your CVC words and any picture labels.
Generate flashcards
Get one card per word with the picture cue on the front and the spelling and sounds on the back.
Study in short sessions
Review a few cards a day in the browser. Upgrade to Plus if you want to export the set as a PDF.
Start with the words from the current lesson or reading book, then add the picture cue for each one. Study the cards in short sessions and let spaced repetition bring back the words that are still hard. When you need a printed copy, PDF export is part of the Plus plan.
The free plan includes 3 generations each month and studying in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations, PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and spaced repetition. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CVC words should be in one flashcard set?
Most early readers do well with a small set of about 10 to 15 words focused on one short vowel. Smaller sets are easier to finish in one sitting.
How do I teach CVC words with pictures?
Show the picture, have the child say the word, then sound out each letter in order, such as c-a-t, before blending the sounds together. Repeat the sounds with the card before flipping it over.
Can I get a free PDF of CVC flashcards?
The free plan lets you make flashcards and study them in the browser, but it does not include exports. PDF export is available on Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Can DeckOwl read a photo of a word sheet?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload a picture of a worksheet. Check the generated cards afterward, since handwriting can be harder to read than print.
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